Not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women. Children, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions (including severe depression) and/or taking drugs (including birth control pills, blood thinners, anti-organ rejection medication, antidepressant/MAO inhibitors or HIV/AIDS medication such as indinavir) should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking this supplement. This product may cause the skin and eyes to become photosensitive. Avoid excessive exposure to UV radiation (e.g. natural sunlight or indoor tanning light) when using this product. Discontinue use if reddening or inflammation of the skin develops. Keep out of reach of children.

Vitacost St. John's Wort Extract - Standardized Description

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herb that has been used for 2,000 years for health purposes. The genus name Hypericum is from the Latin word hyper, meaning "above," and icon, meaning "spirit." The species name, perforatum, refers to puncture-like black marks on the underside of the plant's leaves.

St. John’s wort, especially its tiny yellow flowers, is a natural source of hypericin and other flavonoid (antioxidant) compounds. Hypericin, a natural pigment and the active ingredient in St. John’s wort, has become the subject of intensive biochemical research over the past three decades.

How does St. John’s Wort extract support health?

Supports mental and emotional well-being.*

Clinically researched mood support.*

Supports vasomotor symptoms associated with perimenopause or postmenopause in women.*

In conjunction with Vitex agnus-castus, can support the PMS-like symptoms in late perimenopause.*

In conjunction with black cohosh, can support the symptoms associated with menopause.*

Why choose Vitacost St. John’s Wort Extract?

Standardized to 0.3% hypericin ensuring consistent potency in every dose.

Delivers 450 mg per each one-capsule serving.

Each bottle contains 90 one-capsule servings.

About Vitacost

Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Directions

As dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Effective
I was under great stress and seriously depressed when I started taking this. As advised, it took a couple of weeks to begin having a noticeable effect. After a couple of months of taking one a day, I was back on track, energetic and getting done what needed to be done. I tried taking a more expensive brand and felt the diffrence within a few days. I ordered more of this product which set me back on an even keel. I've taken this for about a year and am now ready to wean off of it.
May 19, 2013

Great product!
Good price. My first try with this product. No aftertaste. Easy to swollow. Like the different doses to choose from so I can figure out which one is best for me.
April 7, 2013

nice dosage
excellent product, very effective, and I appreciate only having to take it two times/day instead of three, since the typical recommended dosage is 900/mg per day. Most St. John's Wort capsules come in 300 mg.
March 25, 2013

Helps keep you calm
Try this product also with Sam-E. Seems to help your way of thinking.
March 18, 2013

Great product, great price
Very good quality. I have also used more expensive brands and this works just as well.
November 8, 2012

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herb that has been used for 2,000 years for health purposes. The genus name Hypericum is from the Latin word hyper, meaning "above," and icon, meaning "spirit." The species name, perforatum, refers to puncture-like black marks on the underside of the plant's leaves.

St. John’s wort, especially its tiny yellow flowers, is a natural source of hypericin and other flavonoid (antioxidant) compounds. Hypericin, a natural pigment and the active ingredient in St. John’s wort, has become the subject of intensive biochemical research over the past three decades.

How does St. John’s Wort extract support health?

Supports mental and emotional well-being.*

Clinically researched mood support.*

Supports vasomotor symptoms associated with perimenopause or postmenopause in women.*

In conjunction with Vitex agnus-castus, can support the PMS-like symptoms in late perimenopause.*

In conjunction with black cohosh, can support the symptoms associated with menopause.*

Why choose Vitacost St. John’s Wort Extract?

Standardized to 0.3% hypericin ensuring consistent potency in every dose.

Delivers 450 mg per each one-capsule serving.

Each bottle contains 90 one-capsule servings.

About Vitacost

Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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